President Biden called for billions of dollars in aid for Israel and Ukraine in a rare address to the nation Thursday night. CBS News’ Weijia Jiang, Tina Kraus and Ed O’Keefe have the latest. Plus, former U.S. Ambassador to Yemen Gerald Feierstein examines what the president’s remarks mean for U.S. foreign policy. Source
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Travis King charged with desertion for crossing into North Korea
Travis King, who crossed into North Korea from South Korea in July, was charged by the Army with several crimes, including desertion and assaulting other soldiers. Source
Travis King charged with desertion for running into North Korea
Travis King, who crossed into North Korea from South Korea in July, was charged by the Army with several crimes, including desertion and assaulting other soldiers. Source
Person to Person: Norah O’Donnell interviews icon Dolly Parton
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with Dolly Parton about her new book on her costumes and clothing and her new rock album. Source
Biden addresses nation on Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine
President Biden addressed the nation Thursday night to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and the war in Ukraine. Mr. Biden argued that funding for both Israel and Ukraine is important to U.S. national security. Weijia Jiang has more. Source
Israeli airstrikes continue pounding Gaza
Israel resumed its bombardment of Gaza following a brief pause during President Biden’s visit. Gaza officials say the death toll was close to 4,000 on Thursday. Charlie D’Agata has the latest on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, October 19, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Watch: President Biden delivers Oval Office address on Israel, Ukraine | Special Report
Addressing the nation from the White House on Thursday night, President Biden made the case to the country and to Congress that the United States must pass $100 billion in supplemental funding, including billions in wartime aid for Israel and Ukraine, saying it will pay dividends for U.S. national security. “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell anchors a special report. Source
State Department issues security alert for Americans overseas
The State Department took the unusual step of issuing a worldwide alert on Thursday. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the details. Source
How much can North Korea help Russia in its war against Ukraine?
Ukrainian authorities said a Russian missile killed two civilians in the southern part of the country Wednesday. The attack came on the same day Russia’s foreign minister met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang. William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joins CBS News to discuss the emerging alliance between the nations. Source